After his retirement, Duckworth became a pub licensee, operating the Queen's Arms in Manchester as well as others in Bury, Royton, Castleton, Edenfield and Bacup. His son, also called
Dick, was also a professional footballer who was on the books of Manchester United before playing in the Football League for
Chesterfield,
Rotherham United and
York City; he later managed York, as well as
Stockport County,
Darlington and
Scunthorpe United. == Career statistics ==